10 Ways an ADDer Can Distract From Accomplishing a Task

1. Do a household chore that can be done at another time.

2. Before beginning the task check all e-mails.

3. Call a friend you just spoke to yesterday and waste some time.

4. Convince yourself that you can wait until later because you have plenty of free time.

5. Start an arguement with a friend or significant other.

6. Worry about your future goals.

7. Decide you have to read the newspaper before you begin the task.

8. Go make a snack.

9. Make lists.

10. Get upset thinking about how hard it is to begin the task.

There are many other ways to distract an Adder. What do you do? Do you need a coach to help you with strategies?